Happy Hoolidays! But more importantly happy NO MORE FINALS! We all know what that calls for — a lifestyle that circulates between sleeping, eating, and sleeping. And when you’re not tired…watching movies! If you actually make it off your couch this break, here are some quotes from my personal favorite Christmas movie that can be applied in the real world.
"You sit on a throne of lies!"
Is a girl telling you she “totally didn’t see that text”? Did she #WakeUpLikeThis with perfect hair and make up? Did the student say they “obviously stayed in to study last Friday night, Mom”? Or is there #NoFilter on a black and white picture? Someone telling you there’s no more cake left? Honor code violation! Call them out.
"The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear."
I like to use this line when someone is feeling down and morale is low. If they are actually in a bad mood, this will probably make them more angry than cheerful — but hey, at least you tried? This transitions nicely into my next Elf quote…
"I'm singing/I'm in a store/and I'm siiiiiingiiiiing!/I'm in a store/and I'm siiiiiingiiiiing!"
This is just an example of how you can make anything into a song. I could probably write a “How to Annoy Your Family: Singing Edition." Just sing everything. “I’m walking to the refrigeratooooor.” “I’m pouring the miiiiiilk intoooo my ceeeeeereal.” “Munch munch munch munch munch.” “Yummy yummy yummy, I’m my tuuuummyyyy.” “Frosted Flakes, they’re moooooore than good… They’re GREAT.” Be creative — or not. Just sing your actions.
"I just like to smile! Smiling's my favorite."
If someone asks why you like anything, you can just reply that you love [insert activity], [said activity] is my favorite! This can include but is not limited to: running, washing dishes, V-ray rendering, pumpkin painting, crowd surfing, computer coding, selfies-ing (is that a verb? It is now…). The list goes on. Don’t shy away from your passions, kid — express them loud and proud like buddy.
"Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?"
If you don’t answer the phone like this at least a few times a week, you’re doing it wrong. This can be altered to fit you’re personal life too, because we know your name probably isn’t Buddy, and you’re probably not an elf. (But if you are, can we be friends? Thanks). However, you must ask what their favorite color is. That’s critical information about a person.
"I thought maybe we could make ginger bread houses, and eat cookie dough, and go ice skating, and maybe even hold hands."
This can be used when you and your friends are making plans. Not just normal plans, but those plans where you’re too ambitious and are going to climb a few mountains, solve world hunger and road trip to Alaska all before our project is due in three days. The thrill of planning these extravagant ideas is the best part of it, so might as well just embrace it and include some of Buddy’s favorite activities on your list as well!
"He's an *angry* elf!"
If a friend is in a bad mood or is cranky for any reason, this line is applicable. However, at this state of being I would suggest saying it to a friend on the side and not letting the *angry* one know what is being said of them, because it will obviously only make them angrier. (*I am not responsible for any attacking elves*).
"So, Buddy, how'd you sleep?"
"Great! I got a full 40 minutes!"
This is just too relevant for the life of a college student, especially during finals week where all-nighters are far too common. It had become an unfortunate trend that if you actually went to sleep at all, even for 40 minutes, then that is a huge success. You still have full permission to be delusional and delirious of course.
Enjoy the holiday season, and if you don’t watch Elf over this break, do you even know how to ~Christmas~?
